Leasing Manager

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled real estate professional to manage complex transactions and compliance efforts. This role involves advanced negotiation and analytical skills to navigate commercial real estate practices, ensuring alignment with university policies. You'll lead financial analyses, manage property licensing, and interact with diverse stakeholders to facilitate successful real estate operations. Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing campus development and making a significant impact on educational and research goals. If you're passionate about real estate and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
• Experience in lease negotiations and contract development.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transactions and compliance with agreements.
• Conduct financial analyses and recommend lease vs. purchase decisions.
• Lead negotiations and manage property licensing programs.

Skills

Real Estate Principles

Lease Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Contract Development

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Area

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Modeling Applications

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers-striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

UCI Capital Planning plays a key role in the development of capital projects for the campus, including construction of new buildings, renovation of existing facilities and provision of utility infrastructure by providing planning, financial, and technical advice and consultation to the campus in the review, analysis and development of campus and health science programs and projects. This includes space planning, programming, funding, and utilization from large-scale visioning to precise detailing. This work has a significant, demonstrable impact on the ability of UC Irvine to implement capital programs, which enable the campus to meet its educational and research goals.

Your Role on the Team

Uses advanced real estate skills to complete needed analysis for real estate transactions and decision-making efforts. Participates in the selection, evaluation, acquisition, occupation, management and / or disposition of real property in compliance with University policy. Manages compliance with agreements and contracts within their specialty. Provides technical expertise in conceptualizing, structuring, and developing proposals for real estate transactions. Leads financial analyses to evaluate and recommend lease vs. purchase decisions. Reviews forecasts, budget analyses and reports of activities. Uses advanced skills to provide real estate services, analyses, negotiations, legal contracting and management of commercial real estate transactions. Functions independently and is responsible for managing, implementing and permitting uses of University property by non-University entities, and uses of non-University owned properties by University entities, including but not limited to managing and / or implementing Real Property Licensing Programs, Telecommunications Licensing Program, On-Campus Licensing, Off-Campus Licensing Program, Campus Retail Advisory Services, and compliance activities related to the foregoing programs. Manages and implements these functions which involve research, complex financial analysis, complex business and contract negotiations, contract document creation, and site improvement coordination with private, public and governmental agency representatives, business owners, property owners, developers, real estate brokers and attorneys.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $104,900.00 -$124,968.00 (Annually)

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of real estate principles and practices, methods and procedures used in competitive real estate transactions, including value analysis, and source selection techniques. Professional experience in commercial real estate practices and lease contract development.
• Advanced knowledge of real estate law and contract interpretation, the California Public Contract Code and an advanced understanding of University's Business and Finance Bulletins and other relevant rules, guidelines, policies and practices.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific real estate assignments, such as proven ability and experience in conducting lease negotiations relating to financial and legal contractual terms, contract development, space planning, coordinating tenant improvement projects, finance and property management, and superior skills in lease negotiation and drafting of leases and legal documents.
• High level of analytical, mathematical and decision making skills in order to analyze and interpret financial and legal contractual terms and draft formal contracts.
• Advanced organizational and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively resolve financial and contractual issues and disputes.
• Advanced listening, political acumen skills and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills. Advanced interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy and flexibility to establish, interact and maintain working relationships with University departments, University administration, private industry representatives, charitable organizations and governmental agencies, including advanced written and verbal communications skills to clearly communicate information to broad and diverse constituencies with advanced customer service orientation and skills, in written form, in person and on the telephone.
• Understanding of risk management, seismic, fire and other life safety and ADA compliance issues.
• Advanced computer skills, including production of complex legal contracts, as well as analyses including spreadsheets, databases and modeling applications, specifically for complex financial feasibility analysis, operating budget performance analysis and database development.
• Advanced knowledge of economic and general accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to compile complex data and information, and draft formal documents and produce comprehensive reports. Ability to draft accurate and complex correspondence based upon negotiations and / or conversations, and the ability to keep accurate notes regarding transactions.
• Ability to deal with a multiplicity of demands and projects on an ongoing basis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities and to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments, work independently or as a member of a team, as well as be responsive to supervision, exercise excellent business judgment and find creative solutions to problems.
• Working knowledge of technical and engineering aspects of construction as used in tenant improvement projects and asset management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of real property licensing. Knowledge of telecommunications and alternative energy licensing. Demonstrated experience in real property related litigation and legal issues, including evictions, space improvements, land ownership disputes, tenant / landlord disputes, and contract interpretation.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Valid California Driver's license
• California Real Estate Salesperson's or Broker's license preferred.
• 5-10 years Leasing, Corporate Real Estate, Policy and Procedures, Financial Analysis, Ground Lease, Cell Tower Leases

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization